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AE05 RLU

2005 Honda CRF450

Red Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,656 mi
Last recorded2,656 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CRF450522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 RLU
MakeHonda
ModelCRF450
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 2,656 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 2,265 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 1,829 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 1,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 1,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork Seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Shock Link Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2014

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2013
Fail 20 Jun 2013

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012
Pass 10 Feb 2011

NO INDICATORS FITTED AT TEST

NO TOP CHAIN GUIDE FITTED AT TEST

Pass 20 Jun 2008

Chain guard missing

NO INDICATORS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Jun 2008

Chain guard missing

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

NO INDICATORS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Honda CRF450?

Based on 1,450 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
170
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 17
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Horn missing 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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AE05 RLU is a 2005 Honda CRF450 in Red with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Honda CRF450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CRF450 fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 RLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CRF450 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Honda CRF450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 RLU registered?

AE05 RLU is a 2005 Honda CRF450, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is AE05 RLU safe to buy?

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